Rights Holder: David Lange
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A complete post-medieval silver penny of Elizabeth I (1558-1603) dated to 1578-1579. Minted at London. Fourth issue. Initial mark Greek cross. Obverse inscription: E. D.G.ROSA.SINE.SPINA (A rose without thorns). Obverse description: Crowned bust facing left. Reverse inscription: CIVI/TAS/LON/DON. Reverse inscription: Square shield on long cross fourchée. Abraded flan.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Early
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1578
Date to: Circa AD 1579
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.6 mm
Weight: 0.3 g
Diameter: 13.71 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 11th October 2018
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Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: Elizabeth I of England
Mint or issue place: The Tower of London
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing left.
Obverse inscription: E D.G.ROSA.SINE.SPINA
Reverse description: Square shield on long cross fourchée.
Reverse inscription: CIVI/TAS/LON/DON
Initial mark: Greek cross
Die axis measurement: 10 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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